Illinois Wesleyan University
Private college · Bloomington, IL · 1,582 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
39%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1120–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
25–30
Average net price
$27,863
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$73,189
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
73%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Illinois Wesleyan University?
Illinois Wesleyan University accepts about 39 of every 100 applicants (39%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1120 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1120, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–30.
The latest federal data says Illinois Wesleyan University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Illinois Wesleyan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Illinois Wesleyan University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $73,189 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $27,863 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $59,430 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$59,430
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$59,430
- Room & board$13,618
- Total cost of attendance$73,189
- Average net price after grants$27,863
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Education.
Illinois Wesleyan University FAQ
- What is Illinois Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
- 39% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Illinois Wesleyan University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1120–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Illinois Wesleyan University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–30.
- Is Illinois Wesleyan University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Illinois Wesleyan University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Illinois Wesleyan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Illinois Wesleyan University cost?
- About $73,189 a year before aid; $27,863 on average after grants.
- What is Illinois Wesleyan University's FAFSA school code?
- 001696. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Illinois Wesleyan University receives your information.
- What is Illinois Wesleyan University's graduation rate?
- 73% of students finish within six years.
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